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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 S2 was released 2 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the 1 V1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 V1

 1 S2 1 V1 
RevealedMay 2014January 2012More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 1 V1 1 S2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 V1

 1 S2 1 V1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S2 against the 1 V1.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and 1 V1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and 1 V1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 S2 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography features
71
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (190 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
60
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
53
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 S2
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
66
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
good megapixels (14.2MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
41
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging factors
33
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 V1
 Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 V1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-05-21 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.1 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 115.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3072 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 171 135
Cross focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 270 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $670